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BCM,DEM,ECM offline

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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npc
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Year and Model: 2008 XC90 3.2
Location: Canada

BCM,DEM,ECM offline

Post by npc »

Hi Everyone, first-time post but have learnt a lot from you folks.
I need help to troubleshoot CANBUS communication issue on a 08 XC90 3.2:
Got ABS/Anti-skid service required message, and corresponding warning lights are on. After the vehicle restart, the message and warning lights disappear within one minute and then come back in a few minutes. AWD and ABS not working but otherwise drives fine.
Tried to scan in VIDA and found BCM, DEM and ECM offline.
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First thought was DEM as the fuse burnt twice during the winter so removed it from the network by unplugging the socket.
VIDA network still the same as above, now with CEM-1A64 code. Re-connect the DEM then the CEM-1A64 was gone. No other code pop up.
Checked resistance at the OBDII socket between CAN high and low, it's 61 ohm. Ground line 1.2 ohm to chassis ground terminal. No short-circuit to supply voltage nor open-circuit detected. Visually checked the cables and sockets on DEM, REM and ECM, seem to be fine. Also checked fuse 15 on CEM to confirm it got the power (~14V).
Got stuck here and need help with further troubleshooting. Any suggestion is appreciated!

Masscomguru
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Post by Masscomguru »

What are the actual codes? If you go to the delivery tab in VIDA , it will show you.

npc
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Year and Model: 2008 XC90 3.2
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Post by npc »

Thank you for your reply.
This is the strange part. The delivery tab says no fault found however you can see those modules were grey out.
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If I disconnect the DEM, then I get the CEM-1A64.
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CEM-1A64 disappers when I reconnect the DEM.
My guess is that CEM can't talk with DEM,BCM, ECM and TCM so won't be able to retrieve codes from them? But in that case, I should see some code related to communication issues?
Also, if the TCM is really offline, I guess the car won't be driveable? But it drives okay.
This really puzzles me.

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Post by Masscomguru »

There are some pointers here.
viewtopic.php?t=91070

npc
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Year and Model: 2008 XC90 3.2
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Post by npc »

Thank you Masscomguru for your suggestions!
I went through the post you mentioned. Seems that's not my case.
For the green ones, I can right-click and see the parameters etc.
However for DEM, BCM and ECM, when I right-click I couldn't see anything.
In the network tab, these three show as "not responding" while the TCM is grey "not present".
Tha's why I doubt it's a communication issue.
Now I suspect it's the BCM. Noticed the brake booster vacuum pump has a leak. Ordered the repair kit and plan to repair it during the weekend. Will take a look at BCM while taking off the pump.
Any chance the pump can mess up with BCM communication?

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